Myanmar border conflict easing but still uncertain, Thailand says

Unrest on the Myanmar side of Thailand's western border has eased, but needs to be monitored closely as conditions there remained uncertain, Thailand's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

"Most of the refugees have returned and that reflects that the situation is not getting more violent ... we see that things are more peaceful," Nikorndej Balankura said, adding that Thailand hoped to be able to reopen the Mae Sot border, as trade had been affected significantly by fighting between the military government and anti-junta rebels.